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Rituraj Borthakur

Rituraj Borthakur


    Assam records second-highest food spending share in India, among lowest in durables
    Assam

    Assam records second-highest food spending share in India, among lowest in...

    A government survey reveals Assam spends highest despite declining trends, while spending on durables and motor vehicle ownership remain among the lowest.
    Assam reports 71 human and 41 elephant deaths in rising man–elephant conflict
    Assam

    Assam reports 71 human and 41 elephant deaths in rising man–elephant conflict

    Between October 23 and November 16 alone, the State witnessed 11 unnatural elephant deaths due to deliberate electrocution.
    Assam’s state bird, white-winged wood duck, now down to 300 in NE: WTI
    Assam

    Assam’s state bird, white-winged wood duck, now down to 300 in NE: WTI

    According to conservationist Anwaruddin Choudhury, who pioneered studies on the white-winged wood duck, the bird’s population in Assam could be less than 200.
    Floodplain zoning, timely dam release key for downstream safety in Assam: NESAC study
    Assam

    Floodplain zoning, timely dam release key for downstream safety in Assam: NESAC...

    The peak observed water discharge of 760 cumec Ranganadi hydroelectric project could flood 1,391 hectares of land downstream, it noted.
    Assam homes supply 31 Mn solar units to APDCL under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
    Assam

    Assam homes supply 31 Mn solar units to APDCL under PM Surya Ghar Scheme

    APDCL sources surplus solar power from 52,000 households under PM Surya Ghar scheme, easing grid demand
    Assam’s services employment share drops to 30.1%: Niti Aayog report
    Assam

    Assam’s services employment share drops to 30.1%: Niti Aayog report

    Female participation in services stands at only 15.1%, Niti Aayog suggests leveraging tourism in Kaziranga and Majuli
    Seismologist calls for more monitoring stations to track quake risks in NE India
    Guwahati

    Seismologist calls for more monitoring stations to track quake risks in NE India

    Prof Kafka calls for denser quake monitoring network, says more data key to hazard mitigation in high-risk NE region
    Assam sees surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth diseases: Health experts
    Assam

    Assam sees surge in Hand, Foot and Mouth diseases: Health experts

    The actual number of cases is yet to be ascertained due to lack of laboratory tests, but doctors, particularly in Guwahati, have confirmed a spike.
    Assam cracks down on quackery, 22 fake doctors arrested statewide in 2025
    Assam

    Assam cracks down on quackery, 22 fake doctors arrested statewide in 2025

    11.01 % of deaths in Assam involve patients who received medical attention from quacks prior to their death.
    Assam’s PM2.5 breaches safety standard, western districts worst hit: IIT Delhi dataset
    Assam

    Assam’s PM2.5 breaches safety standard, western districts worst hit: IIT Delhi...

    Spatial map revealed distinct west-to-east gradient in PM2.5 levels, with higher concentrations observed in the western and southwestern districts
    Two dead, 5 injured in electrical accidents at Guwahati flyover sites; no action yet
    Guwahati

    Two dead, 5 injured in electrical accidents at Guwahati flyover sites; no action...

    Despite these recurring incidents, no investigations have been initiated, and no one has been held accountable.
    HC seeks full file on 3,000-bigha land allotment to cement firm in Dima Hasao
    Assam

    HC seeks full file on 3,000-bigha land allotment to cement firm in Dima Hasao

    The Gauhati High Court also questioned on environmental clearance, land ceiling, and protection of tribal rights.
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